National Democrats, sensing a chance to win more House seats than they previously thought possible, are borrowing and spending millions of dollars to challenge Republicans once considered solid bets for re-election next month.

National Democrats, sensing a chance to win more House seats than they previously thought possible, are borrowing and spending millions of dollars to challenge Republicans once considered solid bets for re-election next month.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney, facing accusations he paid a former aide to keep her quiet about an affair, admitted Tuesday he caused "embarrassment and heartache" to his family but denied doing anything illegal.

A Republican House candidate from Alabama began running a television ad Wednesday featuring vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, making it the first congressional campaign commercial to include the Alaska governor.

A Republican House candidate from Alabama began running a television ad Wednesday featuring vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, making it the first congressional campaign commercial to include the Alaska governor.

Entertainment and politics collide Tuesday as ex-"Saturday Night Live" comedian Al Franken tries to secure the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and an original "Real World" cast member runs for Congress in New York.